Oatmeal & Cinnamon

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method

1. 01

   Measure rolled oats and water into a small saucepan.

2. 02

   Cook oats over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 5–7 minutes until thick and creamy.

3. 03

   Remove from heat and stir in a tiny pinch of ground cinnamon (no more than 1/8 teaspoon for babies).

4. 04

   Allow to cool slightly to a lukewarm temperature before serving. Stir well to ensure cinnamon is evenly distributed.

How to offer

Serve warm. A tiny pinch of cinnamon goes a long way — it introduces gentle spice to broaden baby's palate.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Can be frozen for up to 1 month.

Nutrition note

Contains protein, B1 and B5 vitamins, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and manganese. A fantastic source of soluble fibers as well. Oats must be administered with water in the form of oatmeal or water can be given after consuming an oat-based recipe in order to have a stool-loosening effect. In addition to being rich in nutritious carbs, oatmeal and oats also include beta-glucan, a unique type of fiber that is particularly good for the gut and immune system. With smaller levels of other minerals, such as folate, choline, iron, magnesium, and selenium, to name a few, they are a wonderful source of zinc, which promotes a baby's immune system, sense of taste, and sense of smell.

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